Head of Data - FinTech

FundPark is a fintech platform specialising in financing solutions for e-Commerce SME businesses. We believe that they are the backbone of the economy as they drive innovation and competition, create jobs, and contribute to economic growth. Unfortunately, traditional financial institutions often fail to serve their unique needs, leaving them without access to the working capital they need to grow and succeed. At FundPark, we're here to change that. Powered by our proprietary credit model, cutting-edge technology, and real-time data, we provide efficient, effective, and flexible funding solutions specifically designed for e-Commerce SMEs to grow their businesses and take advantage of new opportunities as they arise. Our loan disbursement has already crossed $3 billion, helping over 18,000 e-Commerce SMEs to grow since inception. About the Role As the Head of Data, you will spearhead our data strategy and AI initiatives, ensuring alignment with business objectives. You will own the data platform, lead AI R&D, and act as a strategic partner to cross-functional teams, transforming data into actionable insights. This role demands a blend of technical expertise, leadership, and stakeholder management to foster a data-centric culture across global operations. We look forward to having you join our dynamic team. What you need to do Data Strategy & Governance   Develop and execute a data strategy aligned with business goals.   Implement robust data governance frameworks, ensuring compliance and quality.   Establish policies for data management, security, and privacy.  Data Platform Ownership   Oversee the data warehouse, big data platforms (e.g., Hadoop, Spark, Dataworks), and ETL processes.   Ensure scalability, reliability, and efficiency of data infrastructure.   Collaborate with IT to optimize cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP/AliCloud).  AI R&D Leadership   Drive AI/ML innovation in lending, risk management, and operational automation.   Identify use cases, prototype solutions, and deploy models into production.   Promote an AI-first mindset through training and cross-team collaboration.  Stakeholder Partnership   Act as a Data Business Partner for Sales, Product, Credit, Finance, and Operations.   Translate business needs into technical requirements, architecture design, and project roadmaps.   Manage stakeholder expectations and deliver data solutions on time.  Team Leadership & Agile Execution   Lead data engineers, scientists, and analysts, fostering a culture of innovation.   Implement agile methodologies to prioritize tasks and accelerate delivery.   Coordinate with global IT teams for development, testing, and maintenance.  Global Expansion Support   Design data architectures that support multi-regional scalability.   Address regulatory and cultural challenges in new markets. Requirements Education: Degree in Data Science, Computer Science, or related field.   Experience: 12+ years in data management, with 5+ years in leadership roles at internet/lending/fintech companies.   Technical Skills: Expertise in data architecture, big data technologies, AI/ML frameworks and cloud platforms.   Agile Proficiency: Certified Scrum Master or proven experience in agile environments.   Languages: Fluency in Cantonese/Mandarin, and English (written and verbal).   Soft Skills: Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving, and stakeholder management.  Why FundPark Collaborate with a cohesive group of young entrepreneurs working towards peak performance Led and inspired by a team of experienced and visionary industry leaders An exclusive opportunity to be our part owner and share in the Company’s growth and success through participating in our Employee Stock Option Plan Join us at this exciting scale-up stage for ample development and career growth opportunities Benefits Dental insurance, Medical insurance, Five-day work week